Business Admin Apprentice

EQUITAS SOLICITORS LTD

PRESTON (PR2 9LF)

Closes on Friday 27 November 2026

Posted on 1 October 2026

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Summary

This vacancy is for an Apprentice Business Administrator based in Fulwood Preston.

The successful applicant will have the opportunity to undertake valuable work experience dealing internal and external customers with whilst gaining on the job qualifications.

• Wage:

  £16,167 a year

  Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

• Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
• Hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.

  36 hours 45 minutes a week

• Start date:

  Monday 7 December 2026

• Duration:

  1 year 7 months

• Positions available:

  2

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

The general administration duties within this role may include:

Reception and Client Services

• Acting as the first point of contact for clients, visitors and other professionals attending the office.
• Welcoming clients and visitors in a professional and courteous manner.
• Answering incoming telephone calls and directing calls to the appropriate member of staff.
• Taking accurate messages and passing them to the relevant person promptly.
• Dealing with general enquiries and providing appropriate information within the scope of the role.
• Managing incoming and outgoing post and deliveries.

Business Administration

• Providing general administrative support to solicitors, fee earners and support staff.
• Opening and closing files in accordance with the firm's procedures.
• Assisting with the preparation, scanning, printing and filing of documents.
• Maintaining accurate electronic and paper records.
• Updating the firm's case management and administrative systems.
• Entering information accurately onto computer systems.
• Preparing letters, emails and other documents under supervision.
• Photocopying, scanning and uploading documents.
• Assisting with filing and document management.
• Assisting with the processing and distribution of incoming and outgoing correspondence.
• Monitoring office supplies and assisting with ordering stationery and other supplies.
• Assisting with general office organisation and administrative tasks.

Legal Administration Support

• Under appropriate supervision, the apprentice may also assist with routine administrative tasks associated with the firm's legal work, including:
• Preparing documents and correspondence using templates.
• Assisting with the organisation of client files.
• Requesting and organising documents and information from clients and third parties.
• Updating case management systems.
• Assisting with diary management and arranging appointments.
• Assisting with basic file administration and compliance procedures.
• Ensuring documents and information are dealt with securely and confidentially.
• The role does not involve providing legal advice or making legal decisions

Where you'll work

5 FAIRWAYS OFFICE PARK
PITTMAN WAY
FULWOOD
PRESTON
PR2 9LF

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

TRAINING 2000 LIMITED

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)

What you'll learn

Course contents

• Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
• Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
• Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.
• Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
• Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
• Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
• Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.
• Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.

Training schedule

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade Grade 4/C or above)
• Maths (grade Grade 4/C or above)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Administrative skills
• Team working
• Creative

Other requirements

Please do not contact the company directly. Please note - we reserve the right to close any vacancies from further applications when we have received a suitable number of applications from which to make a shortlist. Please ensure you apply as soon as possible if you wish to be considered for this role.

About this employer

Based in Preston, Equitas Solicitors have over 30 years, experience in legal representation and personal injury law. Our team are able to guide you through the legal process to get you the result you deserve.

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

Opportunities available in different departments within the business.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

TRAINING 2000 LIMITED

Morgan Horne

morgan.horne@blackburn.ac.uk

0125454659

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000056635.

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Closes on Friday 27 November 2026